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Sea Tac: Gunfire leaves three wounded, one critically

Gunfire left three men seriously injured April 7 in the city of SeaTac. One of the three is in critical condition as of April 8… Continue reading

Mill Creek students who were regional History Day winners are

Kent students haul in hardware at History Day contest

Students from the Kent School District made an impressive showing March 26 at the regional level of the Washington State History Day contest at Green… Continue reading

Mill Creek students who were regional History Day winners are

Tow driver gets surprise when towed truck ‘escapes’

Malicious mischiefA tow-truck driver got a big surprise when the truck he started to hook up for a tow sped off March 28 at an… Continue reading

Arbor Village worker Andrea Knight
Arbor Village worker Andrea Knight

OUT & ABOUT For April 8

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Sleep Country USA’s 4th Annual Pajama Bowl: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 19.… Continue reading

Debunking illegal alien myths

I am compelled to debunk the myths contained in "Comprehensive Immigration Reform is Good for Business" column in the March 28 Kent Reporter.A common tactic… Continue reading

Lingerie bashers are in the minority

It doesn’t surprise me that the a contingent of the “moral conservatives” that live in Kent has been protesting the debut of Lingerie Football in… Continue reading

Lingerie League letters overreacting

When I read the current “Letters...Your Opinion Counts” section of my Kent Reporter I felt compelled to write regarding the overwhelming number of letters bashing… Continue reading

ShoWare letter was appreciated

Thank you from myself and I’m sure so many others on printing Mr.Joseph Seuferling’s letter on the ShoWare Center (“Kent ShoWare or nightmare?” April 4.)… Continue reading

Lingerie League an insult to Kent

I would like to add my voice to those opposed to the more than half-naked women “playing football.”It’s an insult to women and to Kent.… Continue reading

Kent Parks Director Jeff Watling  tees off on the ninth hole at Riverbend Golf Complex. The newly redesigned course will be the site of a free golf day for all ages April 18.

Take a swing at free golf event in Kent

You can satisfy your golfing bug during a day of free golf activities April 18 at Kent’s Riverbend Golf Complex. The event, titled “PGA Play… Continue reading

Kent Parks Director Jeff Watling  tees off on the ninth hole at Riverbend Golf Complex. The newly redesigned course will be the site of a free golf day for all ages April 18.

GIRLS TENNIS PREVIEW ’09: SPSL NORTH AT A GLANCE

SPSL NORTH GIRLS TENNIS: AT A GLANCEFAVORITE: Kentridge, Thomas Jefferson.CONTENDERS: Kentwood, Auburn.LOOK OUT FOR: Auburn Riverside, Kentlake.POSTSEASON PARTY: The SPSL sends 10 to district in… Continue reading

Kentridge’s Kim Quach has qualified for the state tournament in two of her three years in high school and is hoping to bring home a medal this spring. Quach

GIRLS TENNIS PREVIEW ’09: Kentridge’s Quach braces for final run

She hopes to give up one dance for another.The Class 4A state tennis tournament remains nearly two months away, but Kentridge High senior Kim Quach… Continue reading

Kentridge’s Kim Quach has qualified for the state tournament in two of her three years in high school and is hoping to bring home a medal this spring. Quach
Monica Stewart and Luis Ramos cover up graffiti at West Hill Skate Park with the Kent Kiwanis Club as part of a community pride activity March 21. The city of Kent is sponsoring an art contest to help ward off graffitti at the popular skate park.

Calling all artists: Kent contest fights graffitti

Kent city officials have started a search for the next Claude Monet, Norman Rockwell or Pablo Picasso. And their canvas? The smooth concrete curves of a skate park. Actually, any artist will do.

Monica Stewart and Luis Ramos cover up graffiti at West Hill Skate Park with the Kent Kiwanis Club as part of a community pride activity March 21. The city of Kent is sponsoring an art contest to help ward off graffitti at the popular skate park.
Seattle Thunderbirds players Jim O'Brien

Two T-Birds headed to the AHL

Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell on Monday announced two T-Birds have been assigned to American Hockey League teams by their National Hockey League parent club.

Seattle Thunderbirds players Jim O'Brien
Gregg Scott of the Seattle Thunderbirds.

T-Birds’ Scott off to Toronto

Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell today announced left wing Greg Scott has joined the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League.The Marlies are the… Continue reading

Gregg Scott of the Seattle Thunderbirds.
A Day in History: Ah

Community Calendar for week of April 4

EventsEarth Day Fair: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 24 at Saltwater State Park in Des Moines, the King County Housing Authority Americorps… Continue reading

A Day in History: Ah

Out & About for week of April 4

EventsEarth Day Fair: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 24 at Saltwater State Park in Des Moines, the King County Housing Authority Americorps… Continue reading

A day in history This happy troupe of tourists enjoys a ship ride to Alaska

Community Calendar for week of April 1

EventsEarth Day Fair: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 24 at Saltwater State Park in Des Moines, the King County Housing Authority Americorps… Continue reading

A day in history This happy troupe of tourists enjoys a ship ride to Alaska

OUT & ABOUT For April 1

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Avner the Eccentric—“Exceptions to Gravity”: 2 p.m. April 4. Physical comedian, ventriloquist and actor… Continue reading